Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss Kirk Cousins’ decision to sign with the Raiders and examine why the quarterback picked Las Vegas with the presumptive Fernando Mendoza pick looming.
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The two newest WNBA franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, are gearing up to add to their rosters in 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
St. Louis plays host to the annual St. Jude benefit. Riders will put their hearts and bodies on the line this week.
The Numbers on the Board crew looks back at Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh’s moves in the offseason, praising him for acquiring a very valuable unprotected 2026 first-round pick.
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NFL
Safety Kyle Dugger signed with the Bengals this week and he’s looking forward to the chance to rediscover his top form in Cincinnati.
The Jets made a major change to their defensive operations after going the entire 2025 season without intercepting a pass.
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters went into the offseason wanting to improve at defensive end.
“I’ll always want talent, but it’s always nice to have a little bit of saltiness to you over the talent that lacks saltiness,” Campbell said.
NBA
Live coverage begins with Basketball in America at 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Edwards was a lock to make an All-NBA team. Instead he is the latest victim of the 65-game rule.
The Numbers on the Board questions what is going on with the Magic, revealing how their interesting offseason could have led to their struggles this year and sharing why coach Jamahl Mosley could be the issue in Orlando.
The Numbers on the Board crew debates the factors, statistics and storylines that will determine who wins NBA MVP this season, revealing why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite and if Luka Doncic can steal the award.
MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals Betting Preview
New York Yankees vs. Miami Marlins Betting Preview
Bauer was 4-10 with a 4.41 ERA with Yokohama in Japan last year. He was named the Mexican Baseball League’s pitcher of the year in 2024.
James Schiano reacts to the announcement that the Pirates’ No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin will make his big league debut at Pittsburgh’s home opener and analyzes his ‘massive’ upside.
Premier League
The 2025-26 Premier League season is coming to a quick close with Championship Sunday coming up next month, on May 24, which means it’s almost time to find out who will be playing in Europe next season.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Every moment of pretty much any major sporting event can be dissected in high-definition these days, and officials and umpires are spending more and more time staring at a TV screen to review close calls. It’s also led to a type of sign language unique to the sports world.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, bringing an end to one of the greatest individual careers in Premier League history.
March Madness 2026
Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta react to No. 2 UConn’s last-second victory over No. 1 Duke for a trip to the Final Four thanks to freshman Braylon Mullins’ game-winning three-pointer.
The ninth NCAA tourney meeting between the Huskies and the Irish was their first with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta discuss whether they think Illinois or Michigan can bring the NCAA Tournament title back to the Big Ten for the first time in over 25 years, including their picks for both Final Four games.
Arizona is back among the sport’s elite. Illinois has a chance to win its first title. The Big Ten may have a team that can cut down those nets on Monday night. And UConn returns to the Final Four.
Betts had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks to help UCLA rally from a rare halftime deficit and beat Duke 70-58 on Sunday, advancing to the national semifinals for the second straight season.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.
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Motor Sports
Last year’s ‘Kickstart for a Cause’ program raised more than $200,000 in 2025.
The most likely scenario for Aaron Plessinger is that he will skip the remaining six rounds of Supercross to concentrate on Pro Motocross in May.
The founder of Hendrick Motorsports had a message that he wanted the crew chief for Chase Elliott to deliver to his team, and it set the tone for their first victory of the season.
Ryan Villopoto and Ricky Carmichael highlight what makes Cole Davies so “amazing” at handling the whoops, evidenced by his precision and “discipline” with them from Round 11 in Detroit.
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak break down what the Raider’s reported contract with Kirk Cousins says about his potential role on the team next season.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss whether Josh Downs will be a bounce back year in 2026 with the departure of Michael Pittman Jr.
Fantasy Football Happy Hour analyze the NFL Offensive Player of the Year market and identify which players bettors should have a hard look at with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers, Jay Croucher and Lawrence Jackson look at the way-too-early fantasy quarterback rankings and discuss how the depth of position can work in managers’ favor.
Fantasy Football Happy Hour discuss Matthew Berry’s way too early running back rankings and think managers may want to take a chance on an aging Christian McCaffrey and regressed Saquon Barkley in 2026.
Fantasy Football Happy Hour examines the Raiders reportedly signing Kirk Cousins and why they may have made the move while holding the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.
Betting
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals Betting Preview
New York Yankees vs. Miami Marlins Betting Preview
Atlanta Braves at Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
New York Mets at San Francisco Giants Game Preview
Golf
Watch highlights of opening round action at the PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas.
Three-time champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters on Thursday, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year.
After handcuffing Tiger Woods, authorities searched his pockets and found two white pills.
Rory McIlroy had the green jacket on his shoulders and an enormous weight off his back when he looked ahead to the 90th edition of the Masters with a question and a coy smile.
“This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” Woods said in a social media post.
Jim “Bones” Mackay joins the Dan Patrick Show to reflect on his storied caddie days, discuss Phil Mickelson’s status ahead of the Master’s, and more.
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Jack Aitken qualified first in the No. 31 Whelen Action Express V-Series.R.
Porsche Penske Motorsport will be aiming to win its second in a row at Sebring International Raceway.
After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under 69 to get to 9-under 133.
The Panthers have agreed to terms with tight end Feleipe Franks and outside linebacker Nick Hampton, the team announced Friday night.
Purdue guard Braden Smith broke former Duke star Bobby Hurley’s Division I assist record, picking up his second of the game and the 1,077th of his career.
